Our Property Articles
Pesky Pests
In this week’s property surveying blogpost we are going to be discussing pests, and in particular, how big of an issue they are to your pre-purchase survey. If you are planning on purchasing a property, you will no doubt have made enquiries as to the pre-purchase...
Foundation Trial Pits & Holes
In this week’s property party wall surveying blogpost topic, we are going to be discussing party wall trial pits, or party wall trial holes, when they are required, and the purpose behind undertaking them. The purpose of a trial pit, is for a contractor to undertake...
Licence to Alter, or Licence for Alterations
In this week’s property surveying blog post, we are going to be looking at Licence for Alterations, or a Licence to Alter, when they apply and what you can do if you are a leaseholder who needs to obtain one. If you are a leaseholder and are planning on undertaking...
What you need to know about Snagging Lists
A snagging list is a thorough supplementary list of all the issues or 'snags' with a new build property or a refurbishment. The list, or report is essential to have as the property developer or contractor could have overseen some minor issues that should be...
Eccentrically Loaded Foundations
In this week’s property surveying party wall blogpost topic, we are going to be discussing party wall surveying procedures, and in particular when the use of eccentrically loaded foundations are required. If the proposed structure, is built close to or up to a...
Party Wall Flashings and Weatherings
In this weeks property surveying blog post, we are going to be discussing party wall weatherings and flashing details, and in particular, if a building owner, whom is the person undertaking the works, has the legal right to cut into an adjoining owner who is the...
What Is An Access Agreement
In this week’s Property Wall Surveying blogpost topic, we are going to be discussing Access Agreements, commonly known as Access Licences, the purpose the serve and when they are applicable. An Access Agreement, also known as an Access Licence, applies when one Owner,...
Can My Neighbour Use My Wall?
In this weeks Property Surveying Blog Post, we are going to be discussing party wall procedures, and in particular if a neighbour, also commonly referred to as a building owner, or adjoining owner under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, has the legal right to use the...
Multiple Party Wall Adjoining Owners
In this week’s property surveying blogpost topic, we are going to be discussing Party Wall Notices, and the Party Wall procedures surrounding the service of these notices upon adjoining owners. If you are planning on undertaking works to your property, and have...
My Freeholder Is Refusing My Works?
In this week’s Property Surveying blogpost topic, we are going to be discussing Licence for Alterations or Licence to Alter, and the issue that is common amongst many Leaseholders who are embarking on the Licence for Alterations process. Under the terms of the lease,...
What Is An RICS Homebuyer Report?
In this weeks property blog post, we are going to be discussing RICS Homebuyer Reports, what they are, and how they can be of assistance to you. An RICS Homebuyer Report is designed by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to be a thorough and...
Common Property Issues You’ll Face
When it comes to buying, selling, or renovating property, you will come across a handful of issues more frequently than others. There are certain property defects which are quite common, and it is important to know which ones appear with the most frequency so you can...